“In Mumbai, Marathi schools are shutting down and Urdu schools are increasing. The parties governing the BMC are giving permission to these schools. If Urdu schools are rising, you know whose numbers are increasing and who is coming to the city.”

Indian politician, founder chairman of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena

Raj Shrikant Thackeray is an Indian politician and the founder chairman of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, a regional political party. He is the nephew of Bal Thackeray. He is known in Maharashtra politics as the face of the MNS and for his role in building the party. His public remarks are closely watched because they often reflect his political position and his views on regional issues.